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Lower Sodium Tuna Salad for Sandwiches - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Lower Sodium Tuna Salad for Sandwiches Recipe

Lower Sodium Tuna Salad for Sandwiches has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 1.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 71, for Lower Sodium Tuna Salad for Sandwiches, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein38%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs6%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • No Saturated Fat
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C2.5 mg4.2%
Vitamin D48 IU12%
Vitamin E0.12 mg0.4%
Thiamin0.02 mg1.1%
Riboflavin0.02 mg1%
Niacin7.3 mg36.6%
Vitamin B60.13 mg6.4%
Folate10 mcg2.5%
Vitamin B121.4 mcg24%
Pantothenic Acid0.07 mg0.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14 mg1.4%
Iron0.43 mg2.4%
Magnesium4 mg1%
Phosphorus9 mg0.9%
Potassium231.3 mg6.6%
Sodium491.3 mg20.5%
Zinc0.05 mg0.3%
Copper0.01 mg0.6%
Manganese0.04 mg1.9%
Selenium28.4 mcg40.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1.7 g0.6%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.1 g10.9%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 116 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 16 mg 5.3%

Sodium 491.3 mg 20.5%

Total Carbohydrates 1.7 g 0.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 10.7 g 21.4%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 4.2%

Calcium 1.4% Iron 2.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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